Bloomington will host a classic Power 4 guarantee matchup on September 12 2026. No.6 Indiana meets Howard at noon ET for the first ever meeting between the programs. The scoreboard is expected to be lopsided. The real story is media exposure and money.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is a guarantee game in college football?
- A: A guarantee game is a non-conference matchup where a power program pays a smaller school a large appearance fee to play at home, often resulting in a lopsided score.
- Q: Why is Howard vs Indiana on September 12, 2026?
- A: It is the first ever meeting between the programs, scheduled as a Power 4 guarantee matchup in Bloomington at noon ET.
- Q: How much media exposure money is involved for Howard?
- A: The game is framed as a roughly $2 million media exposure and guarantee payment business for the HBCU, not just a competitive contest.